Some homes, businesses and temporary commercial operations like construction sites are not connected to the municipal sewer system. Instead, they send their wastewater to a wastewater transfer station for proper wastewater disposal.

In partnership with EPCOR’s drainage services Strathcona County operates the Clover Bar Wastewater Transfer Station. The transfer station conveys wastewater the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Access and hours of operation

Wastewater transfer stations are only open to licensed, commercial haulers who are registered with EPCOR’s drainage services or the County of Strathcona.

Clover Bar Wastewater Transfer Station is located at 53317 Range Road 232.

Anyone wishing to use the transfer station must be registered and abide by the conditions of use. Authorized haulers receive a non-transferable access card for each vehicle. The fully automated transfer station is open 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

To register for access:

• Read the CBTS Dumping Procedures.pdf (48.7 KB)
• Fill out and submit the Company Information Form (368.7 KB)

To use the submit via email button on the form please download the form and open it in Adobe Acrobat. The submit button does not work when the form is viewed in a web browser.

If you have questions:

Conditions of use

• Prohibited materials at a transfer station include hazardous wastes, flammables, heavy metals, and other harmful materials. For bylaw violations of this type, users may receive fines of up to $10,000.
• Haulers must complete a manifest for each load giving details about the source, type and quantity of wastewater released.
• Each user must have a current business licence and a transfer station registration sticker displayed on every vehicle.

Recreational vehicles (RVs)

Recreation vehicles are not permitted to use the wastewater transfer station. RVs must empty their holding tanks at privately-owned and operated sani-dumps located throughout the capital region.

Billing

Rates are based on a per axle fee (less the steering axle) for each load. Billing is set up when you register for access.

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